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Expand a wireless network without new cabling by connecting multiple access points wirelessly with Wireless Distribution Service (WDS) technology. Use AP Client mode to connect devices such as game consoles, computers, and digital video recorders (DVR) to your wireless network. Advanced encryption protects valuable data and WMM® Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes video and audio packets. Create up to four unique wireless networks (SSIDs) with their own respective security and access thresholds. A convenient on/off power switch protects the access point when powering down.

Compact high performance wireless n access point

1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN port

1 x detachable antenna

WPS button

On/off power switch (EU version)

High-speed data rates of up to 150Mbps with IEEE 802.11n

Functions in Access Point (AP) or Access Point Client (wireless adapter) mode

In Access Point mode: expand a wireless network using Repeater mode (listed as AP Mode Support) or Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts

1 year limited

Labor

1 year limited

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Rating: 5/5Works great!

Pros: Super easy to setup as a secondary access point for the other side of my house. Just ran the setup utility, put it in the other side of the house and connected an ethernet cable and it was running smoothly. Good coverage and speed, supports a good amount of devices at once. No problems whatsoever.

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: If you just need a simple and speedy AP, don't hesitate to get this.

Rating: 1/5NOT a bridge

Cons: Not a bridge, despite advertising and package labeling. Just a cheap/junk AP.

Other Thoughts: Not really a bridge, as advertised. Supposedly easy to set-up with WDS, but truly impossible to set-up, even with them sitting adjacent. Tech support is poor, providing only canned answers that barely even touches on the question(s) asked, and wholly a waste of time.

Rating: 2/5Had to return it

Cons: It seemed like it wanted to work, but actually made things worse...Bought this for a friend in another state as a solution to a wireless dead spot in her room in the basement.

1) Included manual is not very extensive in telling you how to set it up with the many different functionalities that it claims to have. It is just a basic setup as far as I understand. Had to go to Trendnet's website to get the full, most up-to-date manual. Friend was wanting it as a repeater, and that is where we found the instructions.

2) When setting it up as a repeater as instructed (AP Mode Support), the unit somehow made everything not work...it knocked out her wireless connection altogether, and I have no idea why that happened. After unplugging the TEW-650AP and doing a HARD reset on the host router, wifi was restored. We tried it a second time. Again, no more wifi! Both times it happened after setting the TEW-650AP to "AP Mode Support", entering the MAC of the router, and changing the SSID/wireless encryption/wireless channel of TEW-650AP to exactly match the router's.

Other Thoughts: I'm not an expert, but I don't think the TEW-650AP should be able to kill the wifi signal from any router, but apparently it did. I told my friend it was a defective product and I sent it back to Newegg. Maybe it really was a dud, I don't know. If it were me, I'd definitely try to work with it more and call Trendnet's customer service, since they seem to be very responsive to customer feedback here on Newegg. My friend didn't want to go through the hassle, so just had me return it and get something else.

To replace it, I got the "NETGEAR WN1000RP-100NAS Wi-Fi Booster for Mobile" Item #: N82E16833122483. I was in town for the weekend, so I actually set it up for her. It worked right out of the box, but she has been complaining about the connection to her iPhone 5. Hopefully it works out, but that's beyond this review.

Because it caused a lot of trouble, I was only gonna give 1 egg, but I'm adding an extra one because previous reviews suggest that Trendnet has good service. Their website is resourceful. I even found an "emulator" for the web configuration interface for the TEW-650AP on their website. It was very helpful as I guided my friend on how to set this thing up. If interested, just google "TEW-650AP emulator" and it should come right up.

I'm not one to usually give up on a product, but it was not my decision. Wish I could have worked with this product more. Unfortunately I have to give a negative review, but as I said, I probably got a defective product, which happens every now and then.

Manufacturer Response:

Hi Vix,

Sorry for any inconveniences it may have caused you to set up a repeater mode. I would like to walk you through the setup process and get it up and running ASAP. Please contact me directly at Adrian@trendnet.com with “Newegg TEW-650AP” in the subject line and I will respond immediately. I am hoping to hear from you soon and help to restore your faith in TRENDnet.

Rating: 2/5no more just 2 years

Cons: not very good coverage. did no better than other wireless routers. did not survive more than 2 years. cannot download setup software from trendnet.com .

Manufacturer Response:

Hello Kostik,

We are very sorry to hear about your wizard setup cd. Please contact me directly at Adrian@trendnet.com so that I can send you the install cd asap. Please be sure to reference “Newegg TEW-650AP Review” in the subject line so I can process your request asap. Thanks again for taking the time to review our product and I hope to hear from you soon.

Rating: 2/5problematic

Cons: gave up. cant download setup wizard, do not discard the install cd. very disappointed, maybe it still works but i cant get the setup wizard and without it there is no way to connect to the device.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello Kostik,

We are very sorry to hear about your wizard setup cd. Please contact me directly at Adrian@trendnet.com so that I can send you the install cd asap. Please be sure to reference “Newegg TEW-650AP Review” in the subject line so I can process your request asap. Thanks again for taking the time to review our product and I hope to hear from you soon.

Cons: - Drops wireless connections infrequently but reliably- No ethernet switch built in

Other Thoughts: We've had it for a business for over a year now, and it's on it's way to being replaced. We regularly have about ~15-20 laptops and phones on it, connections are dropping daily, if only temporarily.

Lately it has been requiring a reboot to allow users to connect again. We got about a year of decent use out of it. Will probably replace with a better AP that can run DD-WRT or Tomato.

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